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Get to the Joke
by Marc Staudenmaier
Comedians discuss their lives and how they come up with, develop and write some of their most memorable jokes. Hosted by comedian, Marc Staudenmaier.
Episodes
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Jim Bryan of The Church of Satire on Changing Careers, Work/Life Balance and Just Believing (S4:E4)
In this week's episode, I look at the second of three independently owned clubs in Pennsylvania and what it takes to build, grow and run a comedy club. Jim Bryan (Church of Satire) talks to me about the balance of managing a club, a career in stand up and a family. Jim gets candid about moving to...
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Nick Bruce of Wisecrackers Comedy Club on How to Develop Brand Recognition for Your Club (S4:E4)
In this week's episode, I pivot and look at the first of three independently owned clubs in Pennsylvania and what it takes to build, grow and run a comedy club. Nick Bruce (Wisecrackers Mohegan & State College) talked to me about being a second generation owner of the family business. We talk…
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Monroe Martin on Embracing Carnage, the Art of Bombing and How to Write Personal Jokes (S4:E3)
In this episode, I speak with Monroe Martin (LAST COMIC STANDING) about his life from foster care to comedy mecca, The Comedy Cellar. Monroe gets very candid in the hardships he endured early in his life as a product of the foster care center, how he beat those odds and used the skills he learned...
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Todd Glass on How Not to Be the Problem, Being Funnier Than Preachy and Revisiting WTF (S4:E2)
In today's episode, I talk to a legend of comedy, Mr. Todd Glass (Netflix's ACT HAPPY). We discuss a wide range of topics from the end of his podcast, advice on how small time comedy producers can set up a room, how he prepares for a show, stage presence, his time on Last Comic Standing and...
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Mike Lukas on Finding Your Comedy Lens, Heightening Your Jokes and How to Publish Your Book (S4:E1)
Today, I talk to veteran comedian and established author, Mike Lukas from the Tonight Show, Second City and CONAN. Mike and I cover a wide range of topics from how he got started in comedy at Disney World to being the foremost expert in helping develop budding comics. We speak on how to create…
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Doogie Horner on Comedy vs Book Writing, AGT, Bullying, Grieving and the Value of a Legacy (S3:E11)
In the final episode of our third season, I sit down with Doogie Horner (AGT, Author) and discuss a wide range of topics from his memorable appearance on America's Got Talent to the untimely death of his sister. Doogie gives a memorable interview in the art of writing - discussing its importance,...
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Joe Murdock on Writing One Liners, Topical Humor, Developing a Unique Style and Drugs (S3:E10)
In this episode, I sit with the most recent winner of Philly's Phunniest, Joe Murdock. Joe shares the interesting relationship he has with his parents, how he got started in comedy and how he developed his own style of combing one liners with topical humor. Joe doesn't shy away from controversial...
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Dan D'Aprile on Different Writing Games, the Pain of Divorce and the Power of Voices (S3:E9)
In this episode, I talk to one of my closest comedy friends, Dan D'Aprile (Comedy Store, LA Improv). Dan gives a master class on how he includes the right amount of risk in his joke writing and how he can get more out of laughs by adding various voices. Dan reveals to me how he struggled…
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Dan Naturman on Writing a Book, New Challenges, Death and Anxiety (S3:E8)
Today I sit down with a comic that I have been a fan of since I first saw him get robbed on Last Comic Standing season 2. I am a big fan of Dan and this interview did not disappoint. Talking to me all the way from Aruba, Dan goes into the details about his book "Ira Spiro: Before Covid" and the...
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Rusty Dewees on Everything About "The Logger," How to Start Touring & Building A Following (S3:E7)
Marc sits down with Vermont's biggest comedian, Rusty Dewees aka "The Logger" where we talk all thing Logger the early days to present. Rusty strips down how "The Logger" came to be, how he developed stories from real people he's met in his life and how he built his act from grass roots to the...
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Bret Raybould on How to Market Yourself, Monetizing Social Media and Finding Your Voice (S3:E6)
Marc sits down with Bret Raybould (SIRIUS) and discuss everything you would want to know about getting into the business of comedy. Bret talks about how his love of comedy started in college and further developed by becoming an intern on CONAN which eventually led Bret into the world of stand up...
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Anthony Moore on Why the Mood Matters, Advice on Moving to NYC and How to Punch Up a Joke (S3:E5)
In this episode, Marc sits down with New York comedian, Anthony Moore (Comedy Central, SIRIUS) where we discuss why Anthony writes with two things in mind - the mood and the why. Anthony gets very candid as to his struggles he experienced moving up in the comedy scene in Philly and then moving to...
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Alyssa Al-Dookhi on Gender, Writing with Honesty, Comedy in Kuwait and Comedy Festivals (S3:E4)
In this episode, Marc sits down with Philadelphia comedian, Alyssa Al-Dookhi (Frist Person Arts, "Make Up or Break Up") and dive deep into Alyssa's childhood growing up in both Kuwait and America. Alyssa educates Marc in non-binary gender identity, pansexuality, transgender and growing up in a...
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Mike Cannon on Parenting, Drugs, the Value of Self-Producing and Determining Your Worth (S3:E3)
Mike Cannon (Amazon, SIRIUS) and Marc discuss everything from the problems Mike suffered in his childhood, the tumultuous relationship he has with is father and how he, himself, has grown as a father. Mike talks about how to balance a career in comedy with being a father, how drugs play apart in...
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Cassandra Dee on Tackling Mental Illness On and Off Stage, Dark Material and Homework Shows (S3:E2)
In this episode, Marc sits down with Philly comic, Cassandra Dee (Philly's Phunniest Winner, SIRIUS XM) to discuss her struggles with depression and bullying. Cassandra enlightens Marc on the subjects of death, joke writing mindset and getting cancelled. Marc and Cassandra discuss everything from...
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Andy Haynes on Overcoming Addiction, How to Tell a Joke on Race and Committing to Comedy (S3:E1)
SHOW LESSIn the premiere episode of our third season, I sit down with Andy Haynes (Comedy Central, CONAN) and discuss Andy's less than ideal childhood, how he found comedy and ultimately how it led him to a career as one of the most sought out comedians of today. Andy goes in depth about how his...
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Matt Ruby on Having a Philosophy on Comedy, What Makes a Joke and Expanding on a Bit (S2:E10)
There is no better way to wrap up this season that to sit down with comedy savant, Matt Ruby. Matt has been seen on Comedy Central, NBC, FOX and MTV. His special "Feels Like Matt Ruby" can be viewed on Youtube and has reached over 60,000 views. Matt doesn't hold back in this interview and gives...
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Dave Primiano on Family Conflict, How to Be Offensive and Funny and Taking a Comedy Class (S2:E9)
Marc sits down with his close friend and comic, Dave Primiano of the popular podcast, "The Rank Bank." Dave gets candid over the inter-personal issues and tragedies of his family. Dave gives Marc an inside look into his development of his dark humor and the work that goes into the delicate...
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Pat House on Networking with Headliners and a Complete Look at a Joke from Start to Finish (S2:E8)
Marc sits down with Philly comedy stalwart, Pat House. Pat is the host of an incredible podcast, "I Guess I'll Do It" and has recorded three acclaimed albums - "Biggest Thing," "I Heard Enough Yesterday," and most recently, "I'm Here." He opens for some of the biggest names in comedy including…
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Brandon Jackson on Using Comedy to Find Himself, Listening Notes and Giving It All Up (S2:E7)
In this episode, Marc sits down with Delaware comic, Brandon Jackson. Brandon is the host of the "English for Criminals" podcast and will be recording his debut comedy album at Helium Comedy Club in January. Brandon gives an insightful interview and an in-depth look into his writing style.…
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Paul Hooper on Dropping Out of School, Overcoming Addiction and How to Choose the Right Word (S2:E6)
Marc sits down with one of his favorite comics, Paul Hooper. Paul has been seen on Gotham Comedy Live, Boston Comedy Festival and HBO Comedy Festival. Paul opens up and discusses his struggles with COVID, his father, school, OCD and addiction. Paul shows his incredible joke writing process and…
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Chanel Ali on Surviving Foster Care, How to tell a Divisive Joke and Testing an Audience (S2:E5)
In this episode, Marc sits down with the infinitely talented, Chanel Ali. Chanel has performed stand up on Comedy Central, appeared on MTV's Girl Code and written a book, "A Girl's Guide For Going Out." Chanel goes into detail about the struggles of growing up in the foster care center, her...
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Alan Massenburg on Fatherhood, How to Master Social Media and the Value of the Callback (S2:E4)
In this episode, Marc sits down with Lancaster based comedian, Alan Massenburg. Alan has won Baltimore's New Comedian of the Year in 2018 and made an appearance on Sway in the Morning. He is also half of the "Proper Ebonics" podcast. Alan gives a very raw interview about growing up with a single...
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Pedro Gonzalez on Growing Up in Columbia, Freewriting and Writing a Joke During a Threesome (S2:E3)
In this episode, Marc sits down with Columbian comedian, Pedro Gonzalez. Pedro moved from Columbia to pursue a degree in literature. Pedro discovered stand up in Philadelphia before moving to New York where he features at all the big clubs and landed a spot on the "The Late Show with Stephen...
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Mary Radzinski on Approaching a Punchline, Bedtime Routines and Why You Should Hate Yourself (S2:E2)
In this episode, Marc sits down with one of the top comedians in Philadelphia, Mary Radzinksi. Mary's debut album, "Discomfortable," was named one of the top 10 albums of 2018. She co-hosts the popular podcast, "Are You My Podcast" and can be seen opening for Marc Maron, Jim Norton and Rosie...
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Jake Mattera on the Art of the Self-Deprecation Joke and Why Comedy Needs a Victim (S2:E1)
Marc sits down with Philadelphia comedian and one half of "Stand Up Guys" podcast. Jake is one of the local standouts who has elevated his presence past Philadelphia with appearances at the Big Sky and Boston comedy festivals. Jake talks about how being raised during the "Jackass" era led to his...
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Buddy Harris
Marc sits down with fellow comic, friend and co-producer, Buddy Harris. This interview explores Buddy's troubled background and the obstacles he had to overcome in order to obtain personal growth and purpose. Buddy then lets the audience into his mind and his vivid imagination as he develops his...
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Chip Chantry
This was such an incredible interview! Marc sits down with Philly's Phunniest winner and Philadelphia comedy legend, Chip Chantry! Chip spares no detail and gives such invaluable and practical advice in how to craft a joke and develop an idea to its fullest potential. Chip talks about getting…
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Jesse Blanco
Marc sits down with close friend and comedian, Jesse Blanco, to discuss the abuse he suffered in his childhood and ultimately what led him into stand up at a later age. Jesse breaks down his classic, "Mattress Store" bit and his unorthodox way of developing material. Jesse shares frusterations…
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Chris Dolan
In the most explosive interview yet, Chris Dolan reveals the upsetting backstory behind one of his best jokes, his diligent writing process, the inspiration and work ethic for his popular blog and the value of the open mic. Chris does not hold back and tells all in an interview that, for the…
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Missy & Jeremy Hall
For the first time, Marc intereviews two comedians - married couple, Missy and Jeremy Hall. Missy and Jeremy talk about the struggles in their personal lives and how it led to the stage. Missy shares her very unconventional transition into the world of stand up comedy and how she saw success...
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Jim Tews
In this episode, Marc talks to the very talented comedian, Jim Tews, about how his parent's divorce, career with the Coast Guard and move to NYC shaped his comedy career. Jim exposes how he develops some of his incredible bits that have led to two outstanding comedy albums. This is an episode not...
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David James
In this eye opening interview, Marc sits down with the original winner of Philly's Phunniest to talk about his traumatic childhood and how he found stand up comedy after a successful career in social work. You will get a first hand look at how David creates his rapid fire punchilines that…
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Jon Koppel
Marc sits down with his good friend, Jon Koppel for a no holds bar interview where they talk about divorce, drug addiction and loss. Jon talks to Marc about his motivation into stand up comedy, the strict requirements he puts on his jokes and what he ulitmatly wants to do outside of stand up...
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Erik Terrell
Marc sits down with Philadelphia comedian, Erik Terrell to discuss his incredible work ethic when writing jokes. You will here Eric discuss his upbriniging and how he got into stand up comedy and how he spends his six hours of week preparing for shows and writing material.
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Troy Moore
or the premiere episode of Get to the Joke, Marc sits down with New Jersey comedian, Troy Moore to discuss how he overcame struggles in his personal life to shape his comedy career.
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Comedians discuss their lives and how they come up with, develop and write some of their most memorable jokes. Hosted by comedian, Marc Staudenmaier.
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Comedians discuss their lives and how they come up with, develop and write some of their most memorable jokes. Hosted by comedian, Marc Staudenmaier.
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